Find out how popular the last name Eikenberry is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Eikenberry.

Eikenberry, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Eikenberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eikenberry in America

Eikenberry is the 28552nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eikenberry surname appeared 835 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Eikenberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eikenberry to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Eikenberry

The surname Eikenberry has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as a toponymic name, derived from a place name referring to an oak tree or grove. The name is likely composed of the German words "Eiche," meaning oak, and "Berry," meaning hill or small mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eikenberry can be found in the town of Eikenberry, located in the Rhineland region of Germany. This town, which dates back to the 13th century, was likely named after the abundance of oak trees in the surrounding area. The spelling of the name has evolved over time, with variations such as Eichenberry, Eichenberrie, and Eichenberger appearing in historical records.

During the Middle Ages, the Eikenberry name was associated with landowners and nobles who held estates in the Rhineland region. Records from the 14th century mention a knight named Hans von Eikenberry, who participated in the Crusades and was awarded lands for his service. Another notable figure from this time period was Johannes Eikenberry, a scholar and scribe who authored several manuscripts on theology and philosophy.

As the Eikenberry family spread across Germany and Europe, the name began to appear in various records and chronicles. In the 16th century, a merchant named Peter Eikenberry is mentioned in the records of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading alliance in Northern Europe. Around the same time, a family of Eikenberrys established themselves as respected clockmakers and watchmakers in the city of Nuremberg.

In the 18th century, a soldier named Friedrich Eikenberry fought in the Prussian Army during the Seven Years' War, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership. Another notable figure from this era was Maria Eikenberry (1755-1832), a renowned painter and portraitist whose works were commissioned by nobility and the church.

As the Eikenberry family migrated to different parts of the world, the name continued to appear in various contexts. In the 19th century, a German settler named Johann Eikenberry (1818-1892) established one of the first vineyards in the Napa Valley region of California, contributing to the growth of the wine industry in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eikenberry

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Eikenberry.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Eikenberry was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Eikenberry has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Eikenberry was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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